Radio atmometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008317",
  "term": "Radio atmometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument designed to measure the rate of evaporation from a continuously wetted surface, integrating the effects of solar radiation, air temperature, humidity, and wind. It consists of a porous, water-filled sphere or plate, which is exposed to the atmosphere, connected to a reservoir that measures water loss over time. The Piche atmometer, using a wetted filter paper disc, is a specific type of this instrument.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radio-atmometer/"
}